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Detail specifications 114A - Level 2 ★
1 NT Opening bid
1NT opening
Without a 5-card major and :
Reminder: a balanced hand has neither a void nor a singleton nor a 5 card major.
Without a 5-card major and :
- with 15-17HCP
- a balanced hand
Reminder: a balanced hand has neither a void nor a singleton nor a 5 card major.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
A
9
4
K
Q
J
10
A
8
4
A
8
4
Exercise E1138 1 ♣ With 18HCP this hand is too strong to open 1NT.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1NT |
K
4
K
6
K
Q
9
6
5
K
J
9
7
Exercise E1140 1NT The 2 doubletons are not an obstacle for a 1NT opening.
1NT opening
Examples
Examples
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
K
J
5
2
A
J
6
4
K
Q
J
3
7
Exercise 1174 1 ♣ With a singleton don't open 1NT.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
K
J
10
7
6
5
4
A
K
10
K
Q
9
Exercise 4886 1 ♥ With a 5 card major don't open 1NT.
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